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MUSIC OF THE ROMANTIC PERIOD (1820-1910)

Romantic period is described as a cultural movement that stressed emotion, imagination, individualism, and freedom of expression. These characteristic are evident in music, art, and literature of the era.

Nationalism was also incorporated in the music of the romantic period.

Niccolo Paganini

• Born in Oct. 27, 1782 in Genoa, Italy.

• Started his musical skills at the age of 5 with Mandolin.

• Became the most famous violin virtuoso in the world.

• “Devil’s Violinist.”

His works:

• La Campanella

• 24 caprices for solo violin, op. 1

• concerto no. 1 in eb, op. 6

• 15 quartets for guitar and strings trio

• the carnival of venice

PIANO MUSIC - pertains to the sheet music to be played on a piano

- piano music of the romantic period was filled with innovations. Most of the compositions require a high level of virtuosity. Some were reinventions of sonatas from the classical era.

Frederic Chopin

• born in March 10, 1810 in Zelazowa, Poland.

• known as the POET OF THE PIANO.

• composed polonaise at age 7

• made extensive use of piano pedal

• studied piano at warsaw conservatory and his music were mostly influenced by folk music.

• some of his music is characterized by its beautiful tone, rhythmic flexibility, grace and elegance.

Famous compositions:

• Ballade - verse form or narrative that is set to music

• Etude - composed for the development of a specific technique

• Mazurka - polish dance in triple time signature

• Nocturne - instrumental composition of a pensive, dreamy mood for piano.

• Polonaise - slow polish dance

• Waltz - german dance in triple time

Franz Liszt

• born in Oct. 22, 1811 in Doborjan, Hungary.

• known for his generosity in time and money.

His music were:

• La Campanella

• Liebestraume no. 3

• Hungarian Rhapsodies.

Robert Schuman

• Born in 1810 in Zwikau, Germany.

• A composer and music critic who beautifully combined music and words.

• His music were based in his two Pseudonyms — Eusebious and Florestan.

His works:

• Abegg variations, opus 1

• davidsbundlertanze (dances of the band of david)

• phantasiestucke, opus 12 — series of mood pieces. etc.

Hector Berlioz

• born on December 11, 1803 in Paris, France.

• made SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

• Born on May 7, 1840 in Votkinsk, Russia

• known for ballet music

• became famous after composing musical poem “fatum” and “romeo and juliet”

Known works:

• Swan lake

• the nutcracker

• sleeping beauty, etc.

Camille Saint-Saens

• born on october 9, 1835 in Paris, France.

• A composer who creates elegant music, neat, clean, polished, and never excessive.

Known works:

• carnival of the animals

• danse macabre

• symphony no. 3

• the swan

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Festival dances - cultural dances performed to the strong beats of percussion instruments by a community sharing the same culture. Done in honor of a Patron Saint or in thanksgiving of a bountiful harvest.

Festivals are some of the most-awaited events of the year.

Religious - honor of a certain Patron Saint.

Secular - celebrated in thanksgiving or celebration of a bountiful harvest.

Bangus Festival - Dagupan, Pangasinan - Milkfish Industry - Apr to May

Bambanti Festival - Isabela - Scarecrow (Farming) - January

Mammangui Festival - City of Ilagan - Corn Industry - May

Mango Festival - Iba, Zambales - Mango Industry - Apr

Panagbenga Festival - Baguio City - Flower Industry - Feb

Ibon Ebon Festival - Pampanga - Migratory Bird Egg Industry - Feb

Masskara - Bacolod City - Mask (Sugar Industry) - October

T’nalak - Korondal, Cotabato - Colorful Abaca - January

Ammungan Festival - Nueva Vizcaya - gathering of tribal industries - May

Binatbatan Festival - Vigan, Ilocos Sur - Weaving Industry - May

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